A FUN treasure hunt to raise money for two charities has been hailed as a great success. Basingstoke Mencap and Basingstoke and District Disability Forum (BDDF) hosted the “Basingstoke Roll” event at the Top of The Town. Nine teams, including
HOOK and Newnham Basics will look to build on their eight-wicket victory over Hambledon when they travel to Fawley on Saturday. Having dismissed Hambledon for 231 last week, Hook completed an easy win thanks to an opening stand of 162 between Ben
AN EMPTY chapel in Whitchurch could be transformed into a design studio if plans are given the green light. Andover-based company Oz10 Limited, has applied to the borough council on behalf of design company, 3form Design, for planning permission
SENIOR police officers and firefighters in Hampshire will work together in the same building as part of a new scheme. The plan will see around 100 officers and support staff move to the headquarters of Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service, in Leigh
A GUIDED tour of a beauty spot near Hartley Wintney takes place this Saturday. The Basingstoke Watch Group, the junior branch of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, will hold the tour at Hazeley Heath, a lowland heath which is famous
A VINTAGE watch collection worth £25,000 has been stolen from an Old Basing home. Police are appealing for witnesses after the house, in Blenheim Road, was targeted on Tuesday, July 15. A member of the public heard a loud bang between 12.45pm
HOBOS are up to fourth in Hampshire Cricket League County Division Four North after a comprehensive 120-run victory away at Amesbury at the weekend. Shoib Ali top-scored with 79 as the north Hampshire club made 206-5 before bowling their visitors
ENGLAND football World Cup legend Sir Geoff Hurst is backing a Basingstoke hospital’s health campaign. The 1966 hat-trick hero has lent his support to BMI The Hampshire Clinic’s campaign which is aimed at helping people to combat the UK’s five
CALLS for a flooding reserve fund to be set up by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council – after the local authority reported a £1.8million profit – have been rejected. Councillor John Izett, cabinet member for property, finance and commissioning
A POPULAR and well-known solicitor has stepped down from his role at the helm of one of Basingstoke’s oldest legal firms. After working for what is now QualitySolicitors Clarke & Son for more than 42 years, Peter Turner has handed over the
BASINGSTOKE and North Hants will look to bounce back to winning ways and maintain their 100 per cent away record when they travel to Liphook and Ripsley. The Bountymen suffered only their second loss of the Southern League Division One campaign
A TERRIER has been reunited with her owner – more than three years after disappearing from the back garden. Devastated Helen Smith had almost given up hope as she hadn’t seen 13-year-old Snowy following her disappearance in October 2010. The
A BASINGSTOKE man has been charged with a number of offences, following a large-scale investigation by police. Anthony Reed, of Essex Road, town centre, was arrested on Wednesday. The 19-year-old has been charged with attempted robbery, two
VILLAGERS in Hook will have to wait to grill a planning minister after a meeting was postponed for a second time. Nick Boles was due to speak to residents angry about perceived overdevelopment at The Harlington Centre, in Fleet, yesterday after
FOUNDER member of Basingstoke Blues Club Rod Garfield will play an acoustic gig at The Kestrel in Kempshott next week. He'll be joined by some friends for this fantastic free evening of live music on Tuesday, July 29. The music will start
CAPTAINCY has been a big subject for the debate in the last few days. Steven Gerrard's international retirement has created a vacancy in the England football team, while Alastair Cook is under seemingly unbearable pressure as skipper of the English
THEATRE THE HAYMARKET, BASINGSTOKE (Box Office 01256 844244) Fusion Dance Academy, 7.30pm. Friday & Saturday. Annie. July 31-August 2. THE ANVIL, BASINGSTOKE (Box Office 01256 844244) Scooby-Doo! (pictured). Friday-Sunday. THE HEXAGON
AS the temperature rises, and the school holidays loom, the local ambulance service is urging people to stay safe around water. South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust is advising that people take extra care around water, both at home
Sir.–I’d like to congratulate Basingstoke Town Football Club on their new partnership with Soccer AM. This will no doubt bring lots of exciting opportunities for the club, help them in their aim to be selfsufficient, and build on their current reputation
A FORMER British Olympian swimmer will open a charity fair in Hook on Saturday. Kathy Read, who competed at three Olympics including Barcelona in 1992, will open the Dolly’s Vintage Summer Fair. The event will take place at Elizabeth Hall,
WOKING’S Jubilee Square will have two very special Transformer visitors next week. The Optimus Prime truck and Bumblebee car will come to the square on Wednesday, July 30 from 10am until 6pm. Fans will be able to pose for pictures and little
LONDON Irish have secured the services of former Ireland assistant coach Mark Tainton for the forthcoming season. He will be the Exiles’ new skills coach. Tainton has previously held roles with Richmond, Oxford University and Munster before
PUPILS were put through their paces when a fitness instructor visited their Basingstoke school. Personal trainer Kayley Easterbrook led a fitness session with Year 6 pupils at Manor Field Junior School, in Haydn Road, Brighton Hill. Among the
